Social Circle, Walton County

Hong Kong Garden-Social Circle

157 S CHEROKEE RD SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025

Food

Latest score

Jun 8, 2026

City

Social Circle

County

Walton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

3 buckets/containers of sauce stored on floor of walk-in cooler; 1 container of seasoning/oil stored on floor by woks not 6" off floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door and door on storage shed does not fully close,self-close,seal.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Knife stored between prep tables.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cutting board on prep table heavily stained/marked.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed tub of minced garlic in walk-in cooler and container of sugar on shelf above prep table not covered when stored/not in use. CA PIC instructed items must be resealed/covered so as to prevent contamination when not in use or not being cooled. COS PIC covered items.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed mold-like substance build-up on inside of bulk ice machine. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency so as to prevent build-up. COS PIC cleaned ice bin.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door and door on storage shed does not fully close, self-close, seal.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Tongs hanging on fryer divider.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Condenser line dripping/collecting water in container in walk-in cooler.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cutting board on prep line cooler heavily stained/marked.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 889 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Ice Machine left open and unintended>PIC closed lid on ice machine and was instructed to keep closed when not in use

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold inside Ice Machine>PIC instructed to drain ice and clean ice machine

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Screen door doesn't self-close and seal; outside storage door doesn't self-close

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Score posted behind counter

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tongs stored on shield at fryers

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Prep Cooler's cutting board heavily stained

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Meat cutter not NSF for commercial use

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wooden fork used for sweet/sour chicken

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 926 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Screen door does not completely self-close and seal; small hole in ceiling tile above paper towels in dry storage room beside restroom & outside storage door won't self-close

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Mop sink blocked by mop bucket

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep Cooler's cutting board stained

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Meat Cutter not NSF for commercial use

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Masking tape on lid of rice cooker in front of vegetable sink

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood has grease drips

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Outside storage door don't close & seal

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop sink blocked with bucket

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee's purse stored with To_go bags on shelf

Sep 20, 2023

Followup

Score: 875 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Buckets/containers of soy sauce, thick sauce, salt, and fry oil on kitchen floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Backs screen door not properly sealed (light seen at bottom).

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not displayed for public view.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Pales stacked wet above 3-compartment sink, detergents/cleaners on kitchen floor below 3-compartment sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ceiling tiles dingy, FRP behind rice cooker not clean.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 4628 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken located above RTE sweet & sour chicken, raw eggs located next to RTE egg noodles in walk-in cooler>CA: PIC re-organized walk-in cooler from RTE to Raw

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chicken cold holding at ambient temperature on grill top rack at 82 & 83 degrees (F)>CA: PIC threw away improperly cold held chicken & was informed of correct cold holding methods

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Personal/employee vapes/tumblers sitting above prep-table>CA: PIC removed items and placed within designated storage area

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand washing sink inaccessible with buckets>CA: PIC removed buckets from floor

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemicals stored with single service items on wire rack in dry storage room> CA: PIC informed to segregate all chemicals from food & food products

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee medicine co-mingled and stored next to single service utensils & sauces>CA: PIC informed to segregate all medication from food & food products

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No soap located at hand wash sink>CA: PIC re-filled HW soap dispenser

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Freezer bags with crab ragoons, veggies, & chicken open & not properly sealed in reach in freezer, egg noodles in HH unit not covered>CA: PIC informed to properly seal/cover all food items when not in use

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice bin open and not covered>CA: PIC informed to close/cover ice bin/chest when not in use

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soda fountain drink nozzles not cleaned frequently enough to avoid debris build-up>CA" PIC informed to clean drink nozzles daily

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwave & kitchen equipment accumulated with food debris, grease, etc.>CA: PIC informed to increase cleaning frequently

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

RTE sweet & sour chicken was not date marked from previous business day preparation>CA: PIC was informed to date mark all RTE foods if not consumed within 24 hours

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food removed from original containers & stored in bulk storage bins not labeled with original food name(ex: salt, sugar)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sweet & sour chicken improperly cooking in deep dish bin & covered in walk-in cooler

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Buckets/containers of soy sauce on kitchen and dry storage ground

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Improper/no hair restraint worn by employee prepping food

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bracelet worn by employee prepping food

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket located on kitchen floor, wet sanitizer cloth located on prep-table and not in bucket

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back screen door not sealed (light seen at bottom) not fully self closing

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - identification

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Non-Smoking sign missing/not available

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice scoop handle in ice bin, metal bowl used to scoop sweet & sour chicken, & tongs hanging on fryer splash guard

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pales stacked wet above 3-compartment sink, detergents/cleaners on kitchen floor below 3-compartment sink

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rusty shelving located in dry storage area

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Microwave not NSF approved

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard lining on prep-table bottom

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting board scoring/staining on prep-table (heavily)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood greasy

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ceiling tiles dingy, FRP behind rice cooker not clean, and personal fan dirty